NARSTO
Workshop
2003

-Schedule

-Plenary Session

-Poster Session

-Source &
   Flux Measurements

-Mobile &
   Tunnel Studies

-Ground &
   Aircraft Observations

-Satellite Observations

-Air Quality &
   Receptor Modeling

-Emission Modeling

-Evaluation &
  Uncertainty

-Data Management

-Program Committee

-Contact Information

NARSTO Logo NARSTO Workshop on Innovative Methods
for Emission Inventory Development and Evaluation
University of Texas, Austin
October 14-17, 2003
Logo: CEC - CCA - CCE

NARSTO Emission Inventory Workshop Detailed Schedule

Schedule at a Glance

Tuesday, October 14, 2003
1:00 pm Welcome by David Mobley, US EPA and Steve Cadle, GM (NARSTO Emission Committee Co-Chairs)
Presentation (PDF format, 386 KB)
1:15 pm "The Importance of Emission Inventories from a Policy and Political Perspective," David Schanbacher, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
Abstract | Presentation
1:45 pm "The Role of Emission Inventories in Environmental Policy Decisions Over the Next Few Years in Canada, Mexico, and US," Paul Miller, Commission for Environmental Cooperation.
Abstract | Presentation (PDF format, 14.6 MB)
2:15 pm "Conventional Emissions Inventories: Maximizing Strengths and Minimizing Vulnerabilities,"George Hidy, Envair.
Abstract | Presentation (PDF format, 53 KB)
2:45 pm Break
3:00 pm "Emission Inventory Needs and Enhancements Planned for Canada," Marc Deslauriers, Environment Canada.
Abstract | Presentation (PDF format, 2 MB)
3:30 pm "Emission Inventory Needs and Enhancements Planned for Mexico," Lenora Rojas Bracho, Mexico INE
Abstract | Presentation (PDF format, 5 MB)
4:00 pm "Emission Inventory Needs and Enhancements Planned for the US," Phil Lorang,US EPA.
Abstract | Presentation (PDF format, 185 KB)
4:30 pm Organization and Charge to Breakout Groups, David Mobley, US EPA.
Presentation (PDF format, 224 KB)
5:00 pm Adjourn to Poster Session
5:00 pm -
7:00 pm
Poster Session and Mixer - Sponsored by ERG.
Tuesday, October 14, 2003
Poster Session Facilitator: Paula Fields, ERG
Scribes: Jake Hales, Envair
Jozef Pacyna, NIAR

  1. "Rethinking Emissions Inventories: Theory, Innovation, and Practice Within the Southern Oxidants Study," E. Cowling, North Carolina State University; C. Cardelino, Georgia Institute of Technology; C. Furiness, North Carolina State University.
    Abstract | Poster
  2. "Preliminary Results of the MeditAIRaneo Project: A Novel Approach to Derive the Emission of Biogenic Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC Relevant) to Ozone and Aerosol Formation in Temperate Areas of Europe," P. Ciccioli, Instituto di Metodologie Chimiche del CNR, Italy;P. Stefani, Università della Tuscia, Italy; A. Scifo, Environmental System Analysis Srl, Italy;R. Valentini, Università della Tuscia, Italy; A. Metallo , Università La Sapienza, Italy; M. C. Cirillo, R. De Lauretis, APAT, Italy; A.A. Poli Environmental System Analysis, Italy.
    Abstract | Poster
  3. "Screening of NIF 3.0 Format Submissions to the National Emission Inventory," J. Paumier, MACTEC, Inc; R. Thompson, A. Pope, and S. Dombrowski, US EPA.
    Abstract | Poster
  4. "Texas Air Quality Study 2000 (TexAQS) Special Point Source Inventory," J. Mellberg, G. Cantu, R. Thomas, J. Smith, J. Neece, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
    Abstract | Poster (PDF format, 772 KB)
  5. "Use of MOBILE6 to Develop and Quality Assure "Link-Based" Inventories for the 8-County Houston/Galveston Nonattainment Area," C. Kite, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
    Abstract | Poster (PDF format, 1 MB)
  6. "A Conceptual Model to Adjust Fugitive Dust Emissions to Account for Near Source Particle Removal in Grid Model Applications" T. Pace, US EPA.
    Abstract | Poster
  7. "Measurement of PM10 Emission Factors from Paved Roads Using On-Board Particle Sensors,"D.R. Fitz, C. Bufalino, College of Engineering-Center for Environmental Research and Technology, University of California, Riverside.
    Abstract | Poster (PDF format, 396 KB)
  8. "Fuel-Based Mobile Source Emission Inventory Methods," D.H. Stedman and G.A. Bishop, University of Denver.
    Abstract | Poster (PDF format, 519 KB)
  9. "Measurement and Modeling of Vehicle Tailpipe Emissions Based Upon On-Road Data from Portable Instruments," H. C. Frey, North Carolina State University.
    Abstract | Poster
  10. "The Development of Real World Emissions Inventories Using Portable Vehicle Emissions Monitors (PEMS)," M. Vojtisek-Lom, P. J. Wilson, T. Albrechcinski, Clean Air Technologies International, Inc.
    Abstract | Poster
  11. "On-Road Measurement of Automotive Particle Emission Factors by Ultraviolet Lidar and Transmissometer," H. Moosmüller, C. Mazzoleni, P.W. Barber, H.D. Kuhns, R E. Keislar, andJ.G. Watson, Desert Research Institute.
    Abstract | Poster (PDF format, 3 MB)
  12. "Development of the MOBILE6-Mexico Emission Factor Model," S. Kishan, A.D. Burnette,M. Hebets, ERG, Inc.
    Abstract | Poster
  13. "Federal Highway Administration's Particulate Matter Ambient Concentration and Traffic Correlation Study," K.N. Black, Federal Highway Administration.
    Abstract | Poster
  14. "Decadal Trend in Emissions of Benzene Relative to Other NMHC's: Evidence from Ambient Atmospheric Measurement," D.D. Parrish, B.J. Howard, P.D. Goldan, W.C. Kuster, F.C. Fehsenfeld, Aeronomy Laboratory, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
    Abstract | Poster
  15. "Use of DOAS Data at Two Monitoring Sites to Locate Benzene Emissions in Tampa, Florida," C. Amalifitano, K. Kenty, N. Poor, S. Campbell, University of South Florida; T. Tamanini,C. Lopez, Environmental Protection Commission of Hillsborough County.
    Abstract | Poster
  16. "The Application of Density Measurement of Greenhouse Gases Using Aircrafts and Kite Planes for GHG Inventory Verification," H. Nakane, G. Inoue, and T. Aizawa, Center for Global Environmental Research (CGER) of National Institute for Environmental Studies of Japan (NIES).
    Abstract | Poster
  17. "Development of the API Compendium for Estimating Greenhouse Gas Emissions," K. Ritter, American Petroleum Institute; S. Nordrum, ChevronTexaco; T. Shires, URS Corporation.
    Abstract | Poster (PDF format, 178 KB)
  18. "State-of-the-Art Greenhouse Gas Emission Inventory Guidance and Tools," A. Choate, P. Groth,R. Freed, M. Stanberry, ICF Consulting; A. Denny, US EPA.
    Abstract | Poster (PDF format, 4.5 MB)
  19. "Establishment of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Emission Factor Database," J. Mangino, US EPA; K. Tanabe, IPCC NGGIP-TSU, Hayama, Japan; T. Pulles, TNO, Netherlands; K. Mareckova, SHMU, Slovakia.
    Abstract | Poster (PDF format, 344 KB)
  20. "GHG Emission Inventories for Agroecosystems: Role of GIS and Process-based Models in Developing Site Specific Emission Factors, Assessing Variability, and Providing em-modeling Estimates," W. Salas, Applied Geosolutions, LLC; C. Li, University of New Hampshire.
    Abstract | Poster
  21. "Global Emission Inventory Activity (GEIA) - Moving Forward," P. Middleton, GEIA Center.
    Abstract | Poster (PDF format, 427 KB)
  22. "Global Satellite Observation of Greenhouse Gas Emissions - Evergreen," A. Goede, Royal Netherlands Meteorological Institute; J. M. Pacyna, Norwegian Institute for Air Research and other EVERGREEN Partners.
    Abstract | Poster
  23. "Scientific Top-to-Bottom Estimation of Large-Scale Heavy Metal Emissions for the Modeling and Environmental Assessment in Russia and other NIS Countries," S. Gromov, Inst of Geography RAS, Russia; S.Kakareka, Inst for Problems of Natural Resources Use & Ecology, Belarus; and J. Pacyna, Norwegian Inst for Air Research, Norway.
    Abstract | Poster
  24. "Global Emission of Mercury from Anthropogenic Sources in 2000," E.G. Pacyna and J. M. Pacyna, Norwegian Institute for Air Research.
    Abstract | Poster
  25. "The US Mercury Emission Inventory for the Arctic Council Mercury Project" K. Rackley, A. Pope, D. Mobley, S. Durkee, D. Steele, M. Engle, US EPA.
    Abstract | Poster (PDF format, 766 KB)
  26. "St. Louis Community Air Project (CAP) Toxics Emission Inventory Development," M. Freebairn, Missouri Department of Natural Resources.
    Abstract | Poster (PDF format, 1 MB)

Note: The poster session and mixer are sponsored by ERG.

Wednesday, October 15, 2003
Session 1. Source and Flux Measurements Facilitator: Kathy Pendleton, Texas
Dick Karp, API
Scribe: Mollie Freebairn, Missouri
8:30 am "Measurement Methods, Innovative Source and Flux Measurements," A. Cuclis and D. Byun, University of Houston.
Abstract | Presentation (PDF format, 3 MB)
8:45 am "Direct Flux Measurements of Volatile Organic Compounds," B. Lamb, S. Pressley, E. Velasco, E. Allwine, H. Westberg, Washington State University; T. Jobson, M. Alexander, P. Prazellor, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory.
Abstract | Presentation
9:00 am "Estimation of Cooling Tower VOC Emissions Based on Actual Measurements," K.N.T. Olson, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality; G. Sarwar, S. Chang, A. Webb, V. Torres, R. Corsi, University of Texas at Austin.
Abstract | Presentation (PDF format, 1 MB)
9:15 am Open Discussion
10:00 am Break
10:15 am "Evaluation of Passive FTIR to Determine Efficiency of Operating Industrial Flares," K.N.T. Olson, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality; W. Crow, URS;B. Spellicy, IMACC.
Abstract | Presentation (PDF format, 181 KB)
10:30 am "The Use of a Gas Imaging Device for Detecting Fugitive Emissions and the Potential Underestimation of Fugitive Emissions in Chemical Plants and Refineries," M. Smylie, ENVIRON.
Abstract | Presentation (PDF format, 376 KB)
10:45 am "Inferring Industrial VOC Emissions Inventories Based Upon VOC Observations," M. Estes, J. Jarvie, D. Boyer, J. Smith, J. Price, Z. Fang, S. Wharton, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
Abstract | Presentation (PDF format, 525 KB)
11:00 am Open Discussion
11:45 am Lunch (On Your Own)
1:00 pm "A Passive Flux Denuder for Evaluating Emissions of Ammonia at a Dairy Farm," D.R. Fitz, J.T. Pisano, University of California.
Abstract | Presentation (PDF format, 352 KB)
1:15 am "Leaf, Canopy, Landscape, and Regional Measurements for Developing and Evaluating Biogenic VOC Emission Models," A. Guenther, J. Greenberg, P. Harley, T. Karl, E. Nemitz, A. Turnipseed, C. Wiedinmyer, National Center for Atmospheric Research.
Abstract | Presentation (PDF format, 2 MB)
1:30 pm "An Improved Measurement Method and New Speciated PM2.5 Emission Factors for Stationary Combustion Sources," G.C. England, O.M.C. Chang, S. Wien, GE Energy and Environmental Research Corporation; K. Stirling, U.S. Department of Energy National Petroleum Technology Office; B. Liebowitz, New York State Energy Research and Development Authority; J. Watson, J. Chow, B. Zielinska, Desert Research Institute; and P.K. Hopke, Clarkson University.
Abstract | Presentation
1:45 pm Open Discussion
2:15 pm Break
2:30 pm "Design of a Next Generation Dilution Sampling System to Quantify Fine Particulate Emissions from Combustion Systems," A.L. Robinson, E. Lipsky, E. Weitkamp, Carnegie Mellon University.
Abstract | Presentation
2:45 pm "PI-SWIRL: A New Technique for Measuring Wind Blown Dust Emission Potential," V. Etyemezian, S. Ahonen, J. Gillies, H. Kuhns, H. Moosmüller, D. Nikolic, Desert Research Institute; and M. Pitchford, NOAA.
Abstract | Presentation (PDF format, 1 MB)
3:00 pm "Emission Factors for Visibility Impairment from Fugitive Dust Emissions," H. Moosmüller, R. Varma, W.P. Arnott, J. Walker, H.D. Kuhns, V. Etyemezian, and J.A. Gillies, Desert Research Institute.
Abstract | Presentation (PDF format, 1 MB)
3:15 pm "Measuring Trace Gas Fluxes from an Aircraft Platform," P.V. Doskey, V.R. Kotamarthi, M.S. Pekour, D.R. Cook, M.T. Ritsche, Argonne National Laboratory; B.T. Jobson, J. Hubbe, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory.
Abstract | Presentation
3:30 pm Open Discussion
Wednesday, October 15, 2003
Session 2. Mobile and Tunnel Studies Facilitator: Steve Cadle, GM
Gene Tierney, US EPA
Scribe: Dana Coe, Sonoma
8:30 am "EPA's Plans to Estimate the Criteria Air Pollutant Emissions of Highway Vehicles and Off-Highway Equipment with MOVES," G. Tierney, US EPA.
Abstract | Presentation (PDF format, 1.6 MB)
8:45 am "Utilization of Tunable Infrared Laser Sensors for Cross-Road Mobile Source Emissions Characterization and Quantification," M.S. Zahniser, D.D. Nelson, J.B. McManus and C.E. Kolb, Aerodyne Research, Inc.
Abstract | Presentation (PDF format, 822 KB)
9:00 am "Mobile Laboratory Mounted Fast Response Instrument Methods for On-Road Vehicle Emissions Measurements," C.E. Kolb, S.C. Herndon, J.B. McManus, J.H. Shorter, M.S. Zahniser, D.D. Nelson, J.T. Jayne, M.R. Canagaratna, D.R. Worsnop, Aerodyne Research, Inc.; B.K. Knighton, Montana State University; E. Dunlea, M. Zavala, L.T. Molina, and M.J. Molina, Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Abstract | Presentation (PDF format, 4.5 MB)
9:15 am "Spatially-Resolved, Direct Measurement of Road Dust Emissions from Vehicles," H. Kuhns, V. Etyemezian, J. Gillies, D. Nikolic, S. Ahonen, Desert Research Institute.
Abstract | Presentation (PDF format, 1.3 MB)
9:30 am Open Discussion
10:00 am Break
10:15 am "Automotive Particulate Matter and Gaseous Emission Factors from On-Road Measurement in Las Vegas, NV," C. Mazzoleni, H.D. Kuhns, H. Moosmüller, R.E. Keislar, P.W. Barber, D. Nikolic, N.F. Robinson, and J.G. Watson, Desert Research Institute.
Abstract | Presentation (PDF format, 13 MB)
10:30 am "Identification of Excessive Emissions System Failure Rates in High-Mileage Fleet Vehicles Based on Networkcar's Continuous On-Board Emissions Monitoring System," M. Banet, Reynolds Company.
Abstract | Presentation (PDF format, 622 KB)
10:45 am "Measurements of Marine Vessel Emissions," E.J. Williams, B. Lerner, University of Colorado; A.M. Middlebrook, J.F. Meagher, F.C. Fehsenfeld, NOAA.
Abstract | Presentation (PDF format, 221 KB)
11:00 am "Analysis of Motor Vehicle Emissions in a Houston Tunnel during the Texas Air Quality Study 2000," G.R. McGaughey, N.R. Desai, D.T. Allen, University of Texas at Austin; R.L. Seila, W.A. Lonneman, U.S. EPA; M.P. Fraser, Rice University; R.A. Harley, University of California-Berkeley; A.K. Pollack, ENVIRON Intl Corp; J.M. Ivy, J.H. Price, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
Abstract | Presentation (PDF format, 249 KB)
11:15 am Open Discussion
11:45 am Lunch (On Your Own)
1:00 pm "Pacific 2001: Cassiar Tunnel Study - Particulate Matter Emissions Measurements," L. A. Graham, C. Gray, Environment Canada; S. Rogak, T. Brakel, University of British Columbia.
Abstract | Presentation
1:15 pm "Estimation of Mobile Emission Ratios for Sulfur, Nitrogen, Carbon and Mercury from Field Measurements in Atlanta, GA," E.S. Edgerton, Atmospheric Res. & Analysis, Inc.; J.J. Jansen, Southern Company.
Abstract | Presentation
1:30 pm "Estimation of Paved and Unpaved Road Dust Emissions in Mexico," M.E. Wolf, P.G. Fields, ERG, Inc.; S. González-Ayala, International Communities Research Center.
Abstract | Presentation (PDF format, 250 KB)
1:45 pm "Characteristics of the Monterrey Metropolitan Area Vehicle Fleet and Its Estimated Emissions," G. Mejia, F. Obregón, J. Sánchez, J. Daumerie, Center for Environmental Quality, ITESM, Mexico; J. Horne, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; A. Burnette, ERG.
Abstract | Presentation (PDF format, 728 KB)
2:00 pm Open Discussion
2:30 pm Break
2:45 pm "Comparison of Remote Sensing Measurements of On-Road Vehicle Emissions in Chicago and Denver with MOBILE6 Predictions," T. Stoeckenius, C. Tran, ENVIRON International Corp.
Abstract | Presentation (PDF format, 297 KB)
3:00 pm "Traffic-Related Emission Factors in Two Major Freeways in Southern California," R.C. Yu, Y. Zhu, W.C. Hinds, J.R. Froines, University of California at Los Angeles.
Abstract | Presentation
3:15 pm "Temporal Patterns in Nitrogen Oxide Emissions from Diesel Engines," R. Harley, University of California at Berkeley.
Abstract | Presentation (PDF format, 3 MB)
3:30 pm "EPA's Utilization of Portable Emission Measurement Systems (PEMS)," and "NMIM: EPA's Consolidated Emissions Modeling System for MOBILE and NONROAD," G. Tierney, US EPA.
Abstract | PEMS Presentation (PDF format, 1 MB) | NMIM Presentation (PDF format, 44 KB)
3:45 pm Open Discussion
Wednesday, October 15, 2003
Session 3. Ground and Aircraft Observations Facilitators: George Hidy, Envair
Paul Miller, CEC
Scribes: Elaine Chapman, PNNL
David Parrish, NOAA
8:30 am "Using Ambient Measurements to Critically Evaluate the Temporal Trends of U.S. Carbon Monoxide Emission Inventories," D.D. Parrish, NOAA.
Abstract | Presentation (PDF format, 238 KB)
8:45 am "Assessing Anthropogenic Emissions Inventories Using Measurements From Aircraft," T.B. Ryerson, F.C. Fehsenfeld, J.S. Holloway, D.D. Parrish, M. Trainer, NOAA; E.L. Atlas, S.G. Donnelly, S. Schauffler, V. Stroud, NCAR Atmospheric Chemistry Division.
Abstract | Presentation
9:00 am "Biomass Burning Emission Estimates using SEARCH Measurements," E.S. Edgerton, Atmospheric Res. & Analysis, Inc; J.J. Jansen, Southern Company.
Abstract | Presentation
9:15 am "Tower Based Real Time Monitoring System for Quantifying Fugitive Emissions," J.A. Gillies, H. Kuhns, V. Etyemezian, D. Nikolic, H. Moosmüller, and W.P. Arnott, Desert Research Institute.
Abstract | Presentation (PDF format, 2.3 MB)
9:30 am Open Discussion
10:00 am Break
10:15 am "Emission Inventory Development through Highly-Time-Resolved Ambient Sampling," J.M. Ondov, University of Maryland.
Abstract | Presentation
10:30 am "Real-Time Monitoring of Gases and Aerosols Reveals Source Contributions to Air Quality," N. Poor, C. Amalfitano, University of South Florida; J.M. Ondov, P. Pancras, S. Gazula, University of Maryland; P. Dasgupta, R. Al-Horr, Texas Tech University.
Abstract | Presentation (PDF format, 1.9 MB)
10:45 am "Development of an Integrated Emission Profile for a Coke Facility with Fence-Line Measurements Using Highly-Time-Resolved Instruments," A.L. Robinson, E. Wietkamp, E. Lipsky, Carnegie Mellon University; P. Pancras, J.M. Ondov, University of Maryland.
Abstract | Presentation
11:00 am "Characterization of the Diurnal PM Peaks at Sunland Park, New Mexico," N. Cadenas, W. Li, J. Walton, University of Texas at El Paso; R. Arimoto, New Mexico State University; H. Morales, D. Trujillo, University of Texas at El Paso.
Abstract | Presentation (PDF format, 948 KB)
11:15 am Open Discussion
11:45 am Lunch (On Your Own)
Wednesday, October 15, 2003
Session 3. Satellite Observations Facilitators: George Hidy, Envair
Paul Miller, CEC
Scribes: Elaine Chapman, PNNL
David Parrish, NOAA
1:00 pm "Utilization of NASA Data and Information to Support Emission Inventory Development," D. Neil, J. Fishman, NASA; J. Szykman, US EPA.
Abstract | Presentation
1:15 pm "Remote Sensing of Tropospheric Carbon Monoxide," D.P. Edwards, National Center for Atmospheric Research.
Abstract | Presentation
1:30 pm "Global Inventory of Nitrogen Oxide Emissions Constrained by Space-Based Observations of NO2 Colums," R.V. Martin, Dalhousie University; D. J. Jacob, Harvard University; K.V. Chance, T.P. Kurosu, Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics; P.I. Palmer, M.J.Evans, Harvard University.
Abstract | Presentation (PDF format, 1 MB)
1:45 pm "Top-Down Isoprene Emission Inventory for North America Constructed from Satellite Measurements of Formaldehyde Columns," D.J. Jacob, D.S. Abbot, P.I. Palmer, Harvard University; R.V. Martin, K.V. Chance, Harvard-Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory.
Abstract | Presentation (PDF format, 2 MB)
2:00 pm Open Discussion
2:30 pm Break
2:45 pm "Improving Biogenic Emission Estimates with Satellite Imagery," T.E. Pierce, NOAA.
Abstract | Presentation (PDF format, 792 KB)
3:00 pm "Development of A Forest Fire Smoke Emission and Dispersion Model Using Real-time MODIS Data," W.M. Hao, J.M. Salmon, B. Nordgren, USFS Rocky Mountain Research Station, Missoula Fire Sciences Laboratory.
Abstract | Presentation (PDF format, 473 KB)
3:15 pm "Estimation of Biomass Smoke Emissions and Transport using Satellite and Surface Observations," R.B. Husar, S. Raffuse, Washington University in St. Louis.
Abstract | Presentation
3:30 pm "Use of Remotely-Sensed Data in the Development and Improvement of Emission Inventories," S.M. Roe, J. Hearne, E.H. Pechan and Associates; T. Summers, R. Sedlacek, D. Jenkins, Arizona Department of Environmental Quality.
Abstract | Presentation (PDF format, 2.3 MB)
3:45 pm Open Discussion
Thursday, October 16, 2003
Session 4. Air Quality and Receptor Modeling Facilitators: Robin Dennis, US EPA/NOAA
Luisa Molina, MIT
Scribe: Bill Benjey, US EPA/NOAA
8:30 am "Positive Matrix Factorization Analysis of Volatile Organic Compound Concentrations in Houston, TX," B. Buzcu, M.P. Fraser, Rice University.
Abstract | Presentation (PDF format, 477 KB)
8:45 am "Source Apportionment of VOCs in the Houston, Texas Area," S.G. Brown, H.R. Hafner, Sonoma Technology.
Abstract | Presentation (PDF format, 2.4 MB)
9:00 am "An Innovative Method for Source Identification and Apportionment of PM: Isotope Measurements of Carbon Species (OC/EC) via Thermal Desorption/Combustion & GC-IRMS," L. Huang, W. Zhang, J. Brook, D. Ernst, A. Chivulescu, G. Lu, and S. Sharma, Meteorological Service of Canada.
Abstract | Presentation (PDF format, 371 KB)
9:15 am Open Discussion
10:00 am Break
10:15 am "Implications on Contributing Sources by Chemical Composition in Regional Surficial Soil," H. García , W.W. Li, J. Walton, University of Texas at El Paso; R. Arimoto, C. Schoeesslin, S. Sage, R. Okrasinski, J. Greenlee, W. Gutman, New Mexico State University.
Abstract | Presentation (PDF format, 419 KB)
10:30 am "Separating the Contribution of Gasoline and Diesel Vehicles to Ambient Fine Particle Levels: Verification of Results from Receptor Models," M.P. Fraser , B. Buzcu, Z.W. Yue, University of Houston; G.R. McGaughey, N.R. Desai, D.T. Allen, University of Texas; R.L. Seila, W.A. Lonneman, US EPA; R.A. Harley, University of California, Berkeley.
Abstract | Presentation (PDF format, 783 KB)
10:45 am "Tropospheric Chemical Data Assimilation and Inverse Modeling at the Meteorological Service of Canada," R. Ménard, A. Robichaud, Y. Yang, S. Polavarapu, Meteorological Service of Canada; J. Kaminski, York University; E. Cosme, McGill University.
Abstract | Presentation
11:00 am Open Discussion
11:30 am Lunch (On Your Own)
1:00 pm "Inverse Modeling to Estimate NH3 Emission Seasonality and the Sensitivity to em-modeling Representations," A.B. Gilliland, NOAA; H. Im, M.L. Stein, University of Chicago.
Abstract | Presentation
1:15 pm "Industrial Hydrocarbon Emission Adjustments Used in 2002 Houston-Galveston-Brazoria Ozone SIP Modeling," J. Smith, D. Boyer, M. Estes, G. Cantu, R. Thomas, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
Abstract | Presentation (PDF format, 2 MB)
1:30 pm "Estimates of Anthropogenic Secondary Organic Aerosol Formation in Houston, Texas," W. Dechapanya, M. Russell, D.T. Allen, University of Texas at Austin.
Abstract | Presentation (PDF format, 3 MB)
1:45 pm Open Discussion
2:30 pm Break
2:45 pm "Sensitivity of Urban Ozone Formation to Chlorine Emission Estimates," S. Chang, E. McDonald-Buller, Y. Kimura, G. Yarwood, ENVIRON International Corp; J. Neece, Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission; M. Russell, P. Tanaka, D. Allen, University of Texas at Austin.
Abstract | Presentation
3:00 pm "Weekday-weekend Emissions Patterns in Southern California: Observations and Implications," D. Coe, L. Chinkin, T. Funk, C. Gorin, S. Reid, P. Stiefer, Sonoma Technology, Inc.
Abstract | Presentation (PDF format, 3 MB)
3:15 pm "How the Representation of Emissions Inventories in Air Quality Regulatory Modeling in the Presence of High Temporal Variability Effects the Choice of Control Strategies," M. Webster, M. Symons, H. Jeffries, University of North Carolina; T. Tesche, D. McNally, Alpine Geophysics.
Abstract | Presentation
3:30 pm Open Discussion
Thursday, October 16, 2003
Session 5. Emission Modeling Facilitators: David Allen, U of Texas
Roger Westman, Allegheny Co
Scribe: Susan Wierman, MARAMA
8:30 am "Incorporating Boiler-Level Data from EPA's Acid Rain Program into a Modeling Emission Inventory," R. Thomas, T. Lawshae, G. Cantu, J. Mellberg, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
Abstract | Presentation (PDF format, 385 KB)
8:45 am "CEM Data Analysis and Use," M. Janssen, LADCO; G. Judson, Wisconsin-DNR; K. Baker, LADCO.
Abstract | Presentation
9:00 am "Stochastic Modeling of Ambient Ozone Formation with Emission Variability," Y. Kimura, J. Nam, D. Allen, University of Texas at Austin.
Abstract | Presentation (PDF format, 270 KB)
9:15 am "The Development of a Stochastic Emissions Inventory for Industrial Emissions in Houston/Galveston Texas and Its Use in Photochemical Modeling," H. Jeffries, M. Webster, M. Symons, University of North Carolina; T. Tesche, D. McNally, Alpine Geophysics.
Abstract | Presentation
9:30 am Open Discussion
10:00 am Break
10:15 am "Sesquiterpene Emissions and Secondary Organic Aerosol Formation Potentials for Southeast Texas," W. Vizuete, V. Junquera, D.T. Allen, University of Texas at Austin.
Abstract | Presentation (PDF format, 4 MB)
10:30 am "Emissions Associated with Forest, Grassland, and Agricultural Burning during the Texas Air Quality Study," A. Katamreddy, V. Junquera, D. Allen, University of Texas at Austin.
Abstract | Presentation
10:45 am "Improving the Mexico City Biogenic VOC Emissions Inventory," L.G. Ruiz-Suárez, P. Domínguez, M. Alegre, Y. Jarquín. J. Cruz, Centro de Ciencias de la Atmósfera, UNAM, Circuito Exterior, Ciudad Universitaria, México.
Abstract | Presentation (PDF format, 1 MB)
11:00 am Open Discussion
11:30 am Lunch (On Your Own)
1:00 pm "NH3 Emission Inventories for Agroecosystems: Role of GIS and Process-based Models in Developing Site Specific Emission Factors, Assessing Variability, and Providing em-modeling Estimates," W. Salas, Applied Geosolutions, LLC; C. Li, University of New Hampshire.
Abstract | Presentation
1:15 pm "Development of the Next Generation of an Ammonia Emission Inventory," M. Janssen, LADCO.
Abstract | Presentation
1:30 pm "Assembling Emission Inventories of Primary Carbonaceous Aerosols," D.G. Streets, Argonne National Laboratory; T.C. Bond, Natl Center for Atmospheric Research; G.R. Carmichael, J. Woo, University of Iowa; Z. Klimont, Intl Institute for Applied Systems Analysis, Austria.
Abstract | Presentation (PDF format, 989 KB)
1:45 pm "Integrated SOx Emission Trend Estimation for the Sustainability Transition," R. Husar, J. Agan, K. Miller, J. Reynolds, C. Reid, J. Husar, S. Falke, Washington University in St. Louis.
Abstract | Presentation
2:00 pm Open Discussion
2:30 pm Break
2:45 pm "Evaluating the Performance of a Comprehensive Regional Emissions Inventory Using Field Data," C. Durrenberger, D. Allen, University of Texas at Austin; J. Price, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
Abstract | Presentation (PDF format, 822 KB)
3:00 pm "Comparison of Emissions Processing Systems and Emissions Inventories used for Houston-Galveston Air Quality Studies," D.W. Byun, S. Kim, University of Houston.
Abstract | Presentation (PDF format, 2.1 MB)
3:15 pm "OPen Emissions Models (OPEM)-Re-Thinking The Emissions Modeling Paradigm," M. Janssen, LADCO; Z. Wang, University of California, Riverside.
Abstract | Presentation
3:30 pm Open Discussion
Session 6. Evaluation and Uncertainty Assessment Facilitators: Rich Halvey, WGA
Cyril Durrenberger, U of TX
Scribe: Lisa Graham, Env Canada
8:30 am "Quantification of uncertainty in Emission Factors and Emission Inventories," H. C. Frey, North Carolina State University.
Abstract | Presentation
8:45 am "Pacific 2001: Cassiar Tunnel Study - Emission Rate uncertainty Assessment," L. A. Graham, D. Dey, Environment Canada.
Abstract | Presentation
9:00 am "Evaluation of On-Road Vehicle Emissions Inventory," E. M. Fujita, Desert Research Institute; T. Stoeckenius ENVIRON International Corp.
Abstract | Presentation
9:15 am "Comparing the Point and Non-Point Source Emission Inventory to Ambient Data in Houston," J. Jolly, F. Mercado, D. Sullivan, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
Abstract | Presentation (PDF format, 686 KB)
9:30 am Open Discussion
10:00 am Break
10:15 am "Comparison of Biogenic Isoprene Emission Estimates with Aircraft Measurements during the Texas Air Quality Study," J. Song, W. Vizuete, D. Allen, University of Texas at Austin.
Abstract | Presentation (PDF format, 656 KB)
10:30 am "Improved Methods of Developing Biogenic Emissions Inventories," M. Estes, J. Smith, F. Mercado, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
Abstract | Presentation
10:45 am "Characterizing Airmass Outflow using Daily Biomass Burning Emission Inventories in Support of Flight Measurement Campaigns," J. Woo, G.R. Carmichael, University of Iowa; D. Streets, Argonne National Laboratory; G. Kurata, University of Technology, Japan; Y. Tang, University of Iowa.
Abstract | Presentation (PDF format, 2.2 MB)
11:00 am "Evaluating Regional Emission Estimates Using Field Observations," G.R. Carmichael, Y. Tang, University of Iowa; G. Kurata, Toyohasi University of Technology, Japan; I. Uno, Kyushu University, Japan; D.G. Streets, Argonne National Laboratory; N. Thongboonchoo, J. Woo, S. Guttikundi, University of Iowa; A. White, University of California at Davis; T. Wang, Polytechnic University, Hong Kong; D.R. Blake, University of California at Irvine; E. Atlas, A. Fried, Natl Center for Atmospheric Research; B. Potter, University of Tulsa; M.A. Avery, G.W. Sachse, NASA Langley; S.T. Sandholm, Georgia Institute of Technology; Y. Kondo, University of Tokyo, Japan; R.W. Talbot, University of New Hampshire; A. Bandy, D. Thorton, Drexel University; A.D. Clarke, University of Hawaii.
Abstract | Presentation (PDF format, 1 MB)
11:15 am Open Discussion
11:30 am Lunch (On Your Own)
Thursday, October 16, 2003
Session 6. Data Management Facilitators: Rich Halvey, WGA
Cyril Durrenberger, U of TX
Scribe: Lisa Graham, Env Canada
1:00 pm "Developing the Mexico National Emissions Inventory," P.G. Fields, M.E. Wolf, ERG, Inc.; G. Acosta-Ruiz, Acosta y Asociados; R. Halvey, Western Governors Association.
Abstract | Presentation (PDF format, 280 KB)
1:15 pm "Innovative Methods for Emission-Inventory Development and Evaluation," T. Chico, Z. Pirveysian, South Coast Air Quality Management District; N. Meskal, Ecotek, MST Solutions Inc.
Abstract | Presentation (PDF format, 4.1 MB)
1:30 pm "Development of a GIS-based Area Source Emission Inventory in the Paso del Norte Air Quality Basin," H.A. Olvera, W.W. Li, University of Texas at El Paso.
Abstract | Presentation (PDF format, 6.4 MB)
1:45 pm "GIS-Integrated Emissions Inventory Software Solution," J.L. The, M. Johnson, S. Koo, M. Hilverda, C. The, Lakes Environmental Software, Inc., Canada.
Abstract | Presentation (PDF format, 6 MB)
2:00 pm Open Discussion
2:30 pm Break
2:45 pm "Networked Environmental Information System for Global Emissions Inventories (NEISGEI)," B. Hemming, US EPA; S. Falke, University of Washington, St. Louis; T. Keating, US EPA.
Abstract | Presentation
3:00 pm "Automating the Integration of Heterogeneous EPA Databases," E. Hovy, A. Philpott, University of Southern California; B. Hemming, US EPA.
Abstract | Presentation
3:15 pm "Compilation and Design of a Distributed Emissions Database of North American Electric Generating Utilities," G. Stella, Alpine Geophysics; S. Falke, Washington University in St. Louis; T. Keating, US EPA.
Abstract | Presentation (PDF format, 539 KB)
3:30 pm "An Integrated Fire, Smoke and Air Quality Network," S. Falke, R. Husar, Washington University in St. Louis, B. Hemming, US EPA.
Abstract | Presentation (PDF format, 927 KB)
3:45 pm Open Discussion
Friday, October 17, 2003
Session 7. Closing Session
9:00 am "EPA Policy or Research Official's Perspective on Emission Inventories and Innovative Approaches."
9:30 am Report Out of Priorities and Recommendations from Breakout Session Topics with Open Discussion and Synthesis Period:
Measurement Methods
  • Source and Flux Measurements
  • Mobile and Tunnel Studies
  • Ground, Aircraft and Satellite Observations
Analysis and Application Methods
  • Air Quality and Receptor Modeling
  • Emission Modeling
  • Evaluation, em-modeling Assessment and Data Management
11:00 am Closing Remarks, Marc Deslauriers, Leonora Rojas Bracho and Phil Lorang
11:45 am Outline of Plans for the Synthesis Paper from the Workshop, Steve Cadle

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